2016 Division of Natural Sciences Summer Scholarship Application Form Before completing this form please read the Conditions of Award on page 2. Submit your application form by 4.00pm on 26 August 2015 to: The Project Supervisor AND nikki.montenegro@sydney.edu.au Personal Details Are you a University of Sydney student? YES NO Institution if not Sydney: ____________________________________ Title ___________ First Name __________________________ Surname________________________ University of Sydney Student ID Number _____________________ Address __________________________________________________________________________ Suburb _______________________________ State __________________ Postcode_____________ Phone ________________________ Email _____________________________________________ If you are not currently enrolled at the University of Sydney, please attach an academic transcript to your application. Details of Previous Study (transcripts for non-University of Sydney study must be attached) Degree Name Institution Name Dates ______________________________ ________________________________ __________________ Details of Scholarship Name of Faculty / School to which you are applying: Name of preferred supervisor (if known): Name of preferred project (if known):

Existing Scholarships Do you currently hold a scholarship at the University of Sydney? NO YES Name of scholarship ________________________________ Value ______________ Attachments All applications must be accompanied by the following documentation: Personal statement (no longer than an A4 page). This document is an opportunity to put forward your case for receiving a summer scholarship. Topics may include, but are not limited to: your preferred project and / or supervisor (if known); preferred research areas; academic achievements to date; details of how you feel the scholarship would enhance your student experience; any plans for future study or research. Academic transcripts. You must provide copies of all transcripts detailing previous tertiary study at institutions other than the University of Sydney. Conditions of Award The purpose of the Division of Natural Sciences Summer Scholarship Program is to provide students with an opportunity to gain access to and engage with academic staff and research projects over the summer holidays. The Summer Scholarship are offered for a maximum of 6 weeks and will be paid at the current Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) rate, which in 2016 is $506 per week. This will be paid to recipients in two installments: 50% at the start of the project and the remaining 50% after the third week. The accommodation bursary will be paid in full in the first week of the project. The scholarships will be awarded using the following conditions: Applicants will be required to submit an application form that can be downloaded from the Schools website Applicants must be enrolled on a full time basis and be in their second or third year of their degree program Applicants must be performing at credit level (AAM 75) or above to be considered for these scholarships. Applicants can only receive one Summer Scholarship per year Students will be asked to provide a brief summary of their experience when they finish their Summer Research Scholarship. This will be used with the recipients permission on the website to encourage other students who might be considering doing a Summer Research Scholarship.

Division of Natural Sciences Summer Scholarship application form Declaration I hereby give permission to the University of Sydney to obtain any information required to substantiate this application. I have read the Conditions of Award and declare that the information supplied in this application is true and accurate. Signature __________________________________________ Date _________________________ Checklist Division of Natural Sciences Summer Scholarship application form Personal statement Academic transcript (for non-University of Sydney students and / or study) Before completing this form please read the Conditions of Award on page 2. Submit your application form by 4.00pm on 26 August 2015 to: The Project Supervisor AND nikki.montenegro@sydney.edu.au PLEASE NOTE THAT LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED All applicants will be notified in writing of the result of their application.